Datadobi, a global leader in Unstructured Data Management, is revolutionizing unstructured data management with its StorageMAP platform. Enterprises can make data-driven decisions that transform unstructured data from an expense and risk into a competitive advantage and revenue.
Founded in 2010, Datadobi is a privately held company headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, with subsidiaries in New York, Melbourne, Dusseldorf, and London.
Our agile, high-energy culture rewards top performance and the contributions of those passionate about our collective growth and success as we continue to build the world’s most powerful, comprehensive, and real-world proven unstructured data management platform.
Software Engineering Internship
Duration: 4 - 6 weeks (Jul/Aug/Sept) with possibility of extension
Job description
Responsibilities include:
As a Software Engineering Intern at Datadobi, you will gain hands-on experience in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by doing:
Development & Coding: Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented Java for our QA test bench, under the guidance of senior engineers.
Debugging & Testing: Troubleshooting existing codebases and running automated or manual tests to identify and resolve bugs.
Collaboration: Participating in sprint planning, standups..., and collaborating via pull requests and code reviews.
More specifically, you will work on improving the quality of our flagship product StorageMAP:
Automating tests using Java, JUnit and Selenium to reduce our manual testing effort, and increase our capability to release more reliable, faster and more often.
Investigate on how to set up and execute performance and scaling tests; and monitor the results trending over time.
The successful candidate’s required skills and experience:
Education: Currently pursuing a BS (final year) / MS / PhD in Computer Science.
Technical Knowledge: Proficient in Java.
Tools: Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, ability to learn new technologies quickly, and strong communication skills (English mandatory / Dutch optional).
Mindset: A curious, proactive learner, comfortable working in a fast paced, collaborative team environment.
Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:
JUnit, Selenium or playwright
Vaadin
Basic Linux system administration
File system data structures, file system access protocols (NFS, SMB) and object protocols (S3)
Spec driven development using Claude Code
What We Offer:
Mentorship: Regular guidance and feedback from experienced software engineers who are invested in your growth.
Real Projects: Tangible work that contributes directly to our company product — you won't be filing tickets or making (someone else's) coffee.
Learning Goals: At the end of your internship, you will have hands-on experience with professional software engineering practices: test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile teamwork.
Networking: Opportunities to connect with senior engineers and professionals across a global team. Play board games or Puzzle Bobble Arcade during lunch.
Compensation: Datadobi complements your internship and learning experience with a competitive student salary.
Datadobi is an equal opportunity employer.